in

[ɪn]

in Definition

• 1. expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else
• 2. expressing the time during which an event occurs
• 3. expressing the state of being involved with or a member of a particular group or organization

Using in: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "in" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He is in the room.

• Example

  I was born in 1990.

• Example

  She works in marketing.

• Example

  The book is in the bag.

in Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for in

• inside
• within
• during
• amidst
• among
• surrounded by

Antonyms for in

• out
• outside
• beyond

Idioms Using in

• in the same boat

  in the same difficult or unpleasant situation as someone else

  Example

  We're all in the same boat when it comes to dealing with this pandemic.

• in the nick of time

  just in time to prevent something bad from happening

  Example

  The ambulance arrived in the nick of time and saved his life.

• in the loop

  included in a group of people who are informed about something or involved in a particular activity

  Example

  Make sure to keep me in the loop about any changes to the project.

Phrases with in

• in for it

  about to receive punishment or face unpleasant consequences

  Example

  If you don't finish your work on time, you're really in for it.

• in the black

  having money in a bank account or being financially solvent

  Example

  Thanks to the new investments, the company is finally in the black again.

• in the red

  having a negative balance in a bank account or being financially insolvent

  Example

  The company has been in the red for the past two years and is struggling to stay afloat.

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Summary: in in Brief

The preposition 'in' [ɪn] expresses enclosure, time, and involvement. It can denote physical location, as in 'He is in the room,' temporal location, as in 'I was born in 1990,' or membership, as in 'She works in marketing.' 'In' also appears in idioms like 'in the same boat,' conveying shared experiences, and 'in the nick of time,' indicating timely intervention.